Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said defensive quality control coach Chris Harris is eager to prove himself in his new role. "He wanted to learn how to be a coach from the ground up," Trestman said. "He understands the defense very well. He understands what it's like to be a player from a different perspective. He'll have the respect of the players because a lot of them know him as a person. I'm excited for him because he wants to do it the right way. He doesn't feel like he's entitled to have more of a job than he has and he's a great addition in terms of a communicator. He really adds value to our staff."

The Detroit Lions have benefitted from the addition of SS Chris Harris off waivers from the Chicago Bears Oct. 29. "We got lucky," head coach Jim Schwartz said Wednesday, Nov. 23. "It's hard to find experienced safeties, particularly in the middle of the season. When called upon, he can go make a play, which he did in the Carolina game (in Week 11)."

Chicago Bears S Chris Harris could be back in the starting mix in Week 7 with S Major Wright (hip) nursing a hip injury. Harris was benched last week after requesting a trade, but he will likely be active this week.

Chicago Bears SS Chris Harris remains with the team after the NFL trade deadline. Head coach Lovie Smith recently demoted Harris, and his explanation for why Harris was inactive in Week 6 was because Harris doesn't play special teams. Harris requested a trade, but the team could find no suitors.

Chicago Bears SS Chris Harris plans to formally request permission to seek a trade Monday, Oct. 17, with hopes the club can move him by the trade deadline Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to a source familiar with the situation. Harris was inactive for the team's Week 6 game. Harris' representatives, according to the source, have reached out to general manager Jerry Angelo and contract negotiator Cliff Stein for formal permission, but haven't yet heard back from the team. As a result, Harris plans to request permission himself to seek the trade.

Chicago Bears SS Chris Harris (hamstring) had treatment for his hamstring injury Friday, Sept. 30, but there is a chance the latest setback might be significant enough to keep him sidelined for one or two more games, according to a source.